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For Phoenix, Martin Hanzal is day-to-day with a lower-body injury and may not play on Thursday. Derek Morris, who is recovering from a facial laceration, will probably suit up.

Thomas Vanek, acquired on Wednesday from the NY Islanders, is anticipated to play for the first time for the Canadiens. Defenseman Mike Weaver, acquired on Tuesday from the Panthers, could also debut for his new team. Carey Price, Michael Bournival and Brandon Prust made the trip, but are likely to sit out with respective injuries. Josh Gorges, who has a hand injury, will not take part in the game.

Thursday night’s match-up will be the second of two this season between both teams. On December 17, the Habs won 3-1 at the Bell Centre thanks to three points from Max Pacioretty. Last time the team visited Arizona, in November 2011, Josh Gorges scored the overtime winner for Montreal.

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